local news
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Local U.S. News Is Laundering Amazon’s Bullshit
There are a few norms that constrain the behaviour of newsgathering, one of which is to at least try, for any given story, to get the perspective of all parties involved. Many company PR teams abuse this constraint by providing journalists with spin or misinformation, which a reporter may or may not infuse with the…
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How To Use Social Networks To Find Out What’s Going On In Your Neighbourhood
The web connects us to people on the other side of the globe in an instant, but sometimes you just want to know what’s happening down the street. Here’s how to use your social networks and more to get the local lowdown and stay in the loop with what’s going on nearby, whether that’s thunderstorms…
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Manhattan Sinkhole Swallows Fancy SUV
Here’s a bit of schadenfreude for those of us who can’t afford to breathe in New York’s Upper West Side: A water main break last night created a sinkhole, and that sinkhole swallow an entire BMW worth around $US55,000 ($72,577).
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Watch American News Anchors Hilariously Screw Up In This Blooper Reel
If you think the funniest person in the world in 2013 was Louis C.K. or Aziz Ansari or some other genius laugh out loud comedian, you’re probably right. But eventually their shtick will get tiring. It’s going to happen. But do you know what never gets old and always stays funny though? Watching the local…